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THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, MANY SPECIAL OFFERS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE HOLIDAYS FEATURED IN THIS BROCHURE FOR LATEST PRICES & OFFERS, SEE YOUR TRAVEL AGENT OR GO TO WWW.KUONI.CO.UK
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imperial cities of morocco
Marrakech: 3 nights Fes: 2 nights Rabat: 1 night Marrakech: 1 night Optional: Agadir, Essaouira extensions I Day 1 Tue Fly British Airways from Gatwick or Heathrow (at extra cost) to Marrakech. On arrival transfer to the Atlas Medina & Spa or similar for a three night stay. Late afternoon at leisure. D. I Day 2 Wed Start your tour with a guided half day sightseeing of the historical sights of Marrakech. Begin with the Menara Gardens where you will see the small Saadian pavilion mirrored in still water with the Atlas mountains and olive groves in the background. This pavilion was used by sultans for romantic interludes. Next, enter the old medina, buried within the imperial walls, stop at the foot of the 12th Century Koutoubia Minaret, one of the masterpieces of Islamic architecture. Stroll through the famous Djemaa el-Fna Square (Place of the Dead), the ancient meeting point of the tradesmen in northwest Africa. Return to your hotel for lunch by the pool perhaps, at your own leisure. In the afternoon visit the colourful souks of Marrakech. In the evening you have the opportunity to join the Fantasia dinner show (a grand folklore show with a Moroccan dinner served under the Caid's tents), at extra cost locally, or take dinner in your hotel. B,D.
I Day 3 Thu Take an excursion to the weekly Berber souk, which provides a fascinating insight into rural local life and trade. The journey there takes you past rivers meandering through the foothills of the mountains and typical hamlets of baked clay and stone houses. En route there may be time to stop and see inside a typical Berber home. Late afternoon return to Marrakech. B,D. I Day 4 Fri After breakfast drive across the cedar forests and picturesque scenery of the Middle Atlas Mountains to Fes, the present-day religious capital of the kingdom. Arrive for dinner and overnight stay at Les Merinides or similar. B,D. I Day 5 Sat A full day sightseeing of this religious capital and oldest of the imperial cities will highlight the old and new medinas, including visits to the 14th Century religious schools and the intriguing labyrinth of souks which have been declared by UNESCO to be one of the world's cultural treasures. An optional three course Moroccan lunch (at extra cost locally), in the old medina at a beautifully preserved private palace, originally built as a home to a Moroccan vizier and later used as the home of French General Lyautey, is highly recommended. Dinner and overnight at Les Merinides or similar. B,D. I Day 6 Sun This morning drive to Volubilis to see the largest and best-preserved Roman ruins in Morocco, which include about thirty impressive mosaic floors dating from 25 BC.
Continue on to nearby Meknčs, a city founded in the 9th century. Tour this former imperial city of Morocco including the old ramparts and Agdal Basin which was used to water the Royal gardens and amuse the favourite concubines. Also see Bab el Mansour, one of the most beautiful gates in Morocco and the Moulay Ismail Mausoleum, one of the very few holy sites in Morocco. Visit the medina before continuing to Rabat, one of the imperial cities of Morocco and the seat of government in today's kingdom. Dinner and overnight at Le Tour Hassan or similar. B,D. I Day 7 Mon Commence your day with a half day guided tour of Rabat, including the picturesque Kasbah of the Oudayas and the Oudaya Gate, built during the Almohad dynasty. See the well-preserved minaret, Le Tour Hassan and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, the burial place of the present King's father. Beyond the city walls, visit the Chellah, the remains of an ancient Roman city built in the 12th and 13th Centuries by the Merenids and see the front of the Royal Palace and government district. An optional three-course lunch is then available (at extra cost locally) at La Caravelle, a charming restaurant built within the old ramparts of the city with a splendid view over the Atlantic Ocean. This afternoon drive to Marrakech for dinner and your last night at the Atlas Medina & Spa or similar. B,D. I Day 8 Tue Fly British Airways from Marrakech to Gatwick or Heathrow (at extra cost) arriving later the same day. B.
F O R L AT E S T P R I C E S & O F F E R S , S E E Y O U R T R AV E L A G E N T O R G O T O W W W. K U O N I . C O . U K
REF NO. HOLIDAY MEAL PLAN MMP MMP MMP+RB NO. OF NIGHTS 7 11 14 01JAN 31JAN 949 01FEB 12FEB 999 13FEB 05APR 1062 06APR 22MAY 1062 1535 1679 HOLIDAY PRICES 23MAY 01JUL 30JUN 17JUL 1079 1029 1457 1477 1599 1625 18JUL 31AUG 1035 1499 1645 01SEP 30SEP 1088 1554 1697 01OCT 31OCT 1062 1554 1697 01NOV 31DEC 999 SINGLE SUPP PER TOUR FROM 231 330 369
MR9801 IMPERIAL CITIES (SUP) MR9802 MOROCCAN HIGHLIGHTS (SUP) MR9803 MOROCCAN HIGHLIGHTS (SUP) + ESSAOUIRA
PRICES IN £ PER PERSON AT TIME OF GOING TO PRESS BASED ON BRITISH AIRWAYS SCHEDULED FLIGHTS EX LONDON* FOR IMPERIAL CITIES AND ON ROYAL AIR MAROC SCHEDULED FLIGHTS EX HEATHROW FOR MOROCCAN HIGHLIGHTS DEPARTURES Imperial Cities: Jan 15, Feb 05, Mar 18, Apr 01, May 06, 20, 27, Jun 10, Jul 15, Aug 12, Sep 02, 23, Oct 14, 21, Nov 18, Dec 09, 23. Moroccan Highlights: Apr 06, May 04, Jun 01, Jul 06, Aug 03, Sep 07, Oct 05. *British Airways scheduled flights Ex Gatwick Jan01-May23 and Oct01-Dec31, Ex Heathrow May24-Sep30. FLIGHT SUPPLEMENTS Ex UK MR9801 2008: Apr03-15 £55, Dec13-28 £80. MR9802-03 2008: Mar29-Apr08 £20, Dec14-31Dec £55. Ex Morocco 2008: Mar24-Apr07 £25; 2009: Jan01-08 £25. UPGRADES Available on request. HOTEL SUPPLEMENTS Peak season per room per night: IMPERIAL CITIES 2008 Jan01-08 £16; Dec17-22 £8; Dec23-31 £16; 2009 Jan01-08 £16, Jan09-15 £2. MEAL PLAN MMP mixed meal plan: B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner; full breakfast in Marrakech and Essaouira, full breakfast or All Inclusive in Agadir. IMPORTANT NOTES Imperial Cities and Moroccan Highlights tours are subject to a minimum number of passengers. See p458. During the month of Ramadan commencing approx. Sep 02, there may be restrictions on alcohol consumption, restaurant facilities and entertainment.
KUONI PLUS OFFERS For full details and conditions please read p4-15. IMPORTANT HOLIDAY INFORMATION Please read p456-459 before you book your holiday. Please add £33 if total duration more than 14 nights. The price we confirm at the time of booking is the price we guarantee. This includes any increases or reductions to the above prices at that time.
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